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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Geographic Chronograph Gold Ref. 169.1.92
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Lucerne, CH
This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Geographic in Yellow Gold 750 comes with an Extract from the
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-leCoultre Ladies Gold Bracelet Wristwatch 1950s Manual Wind
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection. It was created by Jaeger-leCoultre in the 1950s. The watch and the bracelet are made of 18
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Auto, 9k yellow gold, 34mm case, light patina, B&P s, 1970
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and very attractive Jaeger-LeCoultre automatic features a 9k yellow gold 34mm case
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Wrist Alarm/ Memovox, Caliber: P489/1, Movement Nr. 1067615
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful extremely rare Jaeger-LeCoultre - Wrist alarm - Memovox Condition : Very nice condition
Category

20th Century Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Fine Very Rare 18K Yellow Gold US $20 Coin Watch, c1975.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
& in excellent working order Comes in Jaeger-LeCoultre presentation box and JL black leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18 Karat Gold Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Braintree, GB
Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Wristwatch, Circa.1960's Gender: unisex
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Jaeger Lecoultre P478 33MM Stainless Steel Manual Winding Military Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Metal Type: Stainless steel Diameter: 33.00 mm Weight: 38.51 grams One
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

18kt Gold Cufflinks Round Omega, Square Jaeger LeCoultre, Manual Backwinding
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Cufflinks Round Omega, Square Jaeger LeCoultre Amazing Collector item ! Watches
Category

20th Century Artist Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies Yellow Gold Art Deco Backwind Manual Wristwatch, 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne Style Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Steel Art Deco Ladies Cord Back Winding Watch, circa 1930s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Cord METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Retro Period Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies Wrist Watch in 18k Pink Gold with Rubies
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Palm Beach, FL
rubies. It is powered by a high grade, back wind, Jaeger LeCoultre movement. The rectangular watch head
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Lady 260.8.86
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This little gem just came out of our workshop where it was tested and given a gentle polish. This is a watch only offer in addition to our 12-month warranty. This ladies JLC Reverso...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1955 Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage Mens Reveil Wrist Alarm - 10K Gold Filled
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1955 JAEGER-LECOULTRE MEMOVOX Vintage Mens Reveil Wrist Alarm - 10K Gold Filled High Quality Movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1947 Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Midsize Watch, Beautiful Case - 14K Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1947 JAEGER-LECOULTRE Vintage Mens Midsize Watch, Beautiful Case - 14K Gold Very
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Calatrava 18K Rose Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless elegance with the Jager-LeCoultre vintage 1950's wristwatch. This
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Reverso Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Ref. 6184/21. Manual-wind movement. 18k yellow gold case that reverses from solid back to view the dial, 23mm x 38mm. Two-tone silvered dial with black Arabic numerals. Tan croc stra...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre White Gold and Diamond Back Wind Ladies Bracelet Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies Wrist Watch, 16 M.M. Diameter 2 Piece 18K White Gold Case, 17
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Jaeger Lecoultre His And Hers Set Gold Wristwatches
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Very rare 18k yellow gold Jaeger LeCoultre set of two thin manual-wind watches by Van Cleef &
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Ultra Thin Diamond Watch 268.8.86
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
The Jaeger LeColtre Reverso Ultra Thin Diamond Watch, reference number 268.8.86, is an opulent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Diamond Wristwatch Model 1859083
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Watch in steel and two diamonds lines, signed and numbered 1859083 (60,5grs)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Desk Clock Ref 528-8
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Runs on barometric pressure. Brass & glass case measures apx. 8-1/4" wide, 6-1/4" deep and 9-1/4" tall. Pre-owned/vintage circa 1960's/70's, in very nice condition with slight patina...
Category

20th Century Swiss More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Brass

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC 115 Op-Art Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC115 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Bumper Memovox Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Automatic / Alarm METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre PC116 Geometric Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC116 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18 Karat Gold Square Men s Watch 6029.21
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger Le Coultre Vintage 18K Gold Square Mens Watch 6029.21 - Manual Wind. 18K Yellow gold case
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 32mm 14K yellow gold round case, acrylic crystal, push/pull crown Dial: silver dial, gold hands, stick hour markers Band: bro...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Kyros Calender Chronograph in Stainless Steel and Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Lucerne, CH
25-jewel quartz movement, white dial with luminous filled trapezoid hour markers, black outer minute divisions and tachymeter scale, raised outer base scale, blued steel waisted bato...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto 18k Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Berlin, DE
Fantastic JLC Reverso ladies wristwatch. Strap and Case made of solid 18K Gold. Strap and case (on both sides) set with original diamonds. From first owner. Quartz movement. Dimens...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC112 Retro Red Lucite Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC112 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Etrier Oval Original Ladies Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaeger Le Coultre Etrier Oval Original ladies watch in 18kt Yellow Gold. Brand Reference: 6012
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rue De La Paix Green Table Clock, circa 1975
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Firenze, IT
Jaeger, Rue de la Paix. Made circa 1975. Fine and unusual, 8-day going, keyless table clock, with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies White and Yellow Gold Backwinding Duo/Plan Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger Le Coultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Duo Plan METAL / MATERIAL: Two
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Book of Jaeger-LeCoultre: The Story of the Grand Maison
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This beautiful book will be one that all collectors of watches will want. It presents and analyses dozens of vintage and current creations, it features over 600 illustrations with co...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern Hand Constructed Ladies Watch with Gold Band
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre 18Kt Yellow Gold Moderne Style Mesh Bracelet LadieDress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Moderne Style METAL
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Jaeger Le Coultre Table Alarm Clock Paris Lamp Post Rue De La Paix, 1960
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Jaeger-LeCoultre “Paris Lamp Post” 24-Hour Alarm Table Clock, Rue de la Paix Model, 1959–1970
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Jaeger Le Coultre Alarm Watch. 10k Gold Filled Mens JLC Memovox Vintage Watch.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
JAEGER LeCoultre Wrist Alarm Watch Winds up, wonderful alarm at set time. Works. Genuine Mens
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Travel Alarm Clock, Jaeger Le Coultre Reveil Rouge 8 Jours, Box Papers LNIB
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaeger LeCoultre box and papers
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

18kt Yellow Gold Jaeger Le Coultre Memovox Watch in Perfect Condition, Cal K825
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt yellow golden Jaeger Le Coultre Memovox Watch in perfectly working condition. Movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-Le-Coultre RAF Navigator Mark 11 (XI) Wristwatch Ref 6B/346, Year 1948/49
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and very rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Mark 11 (XI) was commissioned by the British ministry of
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

LeCoultre Vintage World Time Memovox Alarm Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Jaeger LeCoultre World Time Memovox Alarm Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 2 piece Gold Filled Case
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Jaeger Le Coultre Ladies Yellow Gold Duetto Reverso Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto ladies wristwatch reference number 2141866 crafted in 18k yellow
Category

1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger Le Coultre Club Mechanical Manual Winding Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Back , 34 mm Diameter Leather Austrich Strap Jaeger-LeCoultre cub - vintage classic " dress watch
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Jaeger Le Coultre Reverso Duetto Gold Diamonds Manual WInding Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaeger Le Coultre Reverso Duetto Gold & Diamonds Manual WInding Wrist Watch Brand: Jaeger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

LeCoultre, Very Rare Triple Date Moonphase 10K Goldfilled Wristwatch, 1949
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Paris, FR
corrected each month via a pusher at 2:00. It comes with a new Jaeger Lecoultre black strap and a vintage
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Cartier Lady s Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier 18k yellow gold bracelet watch with back-wind Jaeger-LeCoultre movement, circa 1950s. It
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Cartier Tank "Paris" Original Dial 18k Solid Gold Watch Deployment Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Richmond, CA
collectible Tank Paris Tested to run and wind, not tested for accuracy Movement: Jaeger LeCoultre calibre
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Cartier 1950s "Mystery" Back Wind Gents Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Markers on the bezel and crystals on the front and back. Back Wind Jaeger LeCoultre 17 jewel Mechanical
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

LeCoultre Vinatge Mystery Dial Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 LeCoultre Mystery ( floating dial ) Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 10k White Gold Filled 2 Piece
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Mid-Century 14 Karat LeCoultre Watch Cufflinks
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Wheaton, IL
signed dial, case and movement LeCoultre watch. They were designed as a solid 14K yellow gold faceted
Category

Mid-20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeCoultre 1940s Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s LeCoultre Wrist watch, 37 M.M. ( lug end to end ) X 22 M.M. 2 Piece 18K yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

LeCoultre Yellow Gold Memovox Alarm Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Stamford, CT
LeCoultre 14k yellow gold manual-wind Memovox alarm wristwatch. All original crowns, crystal, dial
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

LeCoultre Yellow Gold-Filled Memovox Alarm Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement. Yellow gold-filled case, 36mm diameter. Gilt dial with gilt baton indexes, date at 3 o'clock, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

LeCoultre Reverso Steel classic Ladies quartz Wrist watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 LeCoultre ladies Reverso Wrist watch, 33 X 20 MM Stainless Steel Case, Quartz movement
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger Le Coultre Reverso One Cordonnet Steel Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Geneva, CH
Jaeger-Le Coultre Reverso One Cordonnet Steel Wristwatch. Reverso one cordonnet wristwatch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

LeCoultre Vintage Yellow Gold Mystery Dial Wrist Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s LeCoultre Mystery Dial Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with Flared
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

LeCoultre 1940s Steel and Rose Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s LeCoultre Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece case with Flared Lugs, Rose Gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

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Jaeger Lecoultre For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the jaeger lecoultre you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 498 vintage or 377 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect jaeger lecoultre may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A jaeger lecoultre from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaeger and Hermès — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a jaeger lecoultre featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and marquise cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a jaeger lecoultre, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Jaeger Lecoultre?

The price for a jaeger lecoultre starts at $482 and tops out at $133,629 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,501.

Jaeger-LeCoultre for sale on 1stDibs

The exquisite art of watchmaking is on display in the distinctive designs of Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Swiss manufacturer is celebrated for its striking Art Deco–era antique clocks, while its range of sumptuous luxury watches spans the gamut of modern design, each one a time capsule of its period.

Jaeger-LeCoultre was established in 1833 by watchmaker Antoine LeCoultre in the Vallée de Joux of the Swiss mountains. LeCoultre was also an inventor who, in 1844, created the millionomètre. As the first instrument to measure thousandths of a millimeter with total accuracy, it refined the meticulous watchmaking process. By 1866, LeCoultre's son, Elie LeCoultre, took over the business. He revolutionized watchmaking by bringing all 180 skills involved in the trade into one workshop: LeCoultre Cie Manufacture.

By 1903, the company had passed to Antoine LeCoultre's grandson, Jacques-David LeCoultre. He created a signature line of ultra-thin watches in partnership with Edmond Jaeger, a French watchmaker who specialized in flat watch cases. In 1907, Louis Cartier signed a contract with Jaeger so that Cartier would have movements for its popular timepieces produced exclusively at LeCoultre in Switzerland. This era saw the debut of Cartier’s Santos as well as its Tank watch.

Watchmakers at Jaeger-LeCoultre began to experiment with the Art Deco style that had encompassed the 1920s and the 1930s. At the time, there were many influences that led to the creation of Art Deco jewelry, while the cases of Art Deco clocks featured architectural details and saw an integration of materials such as brass, glass and marble. Iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre designs from this era include the 1928 Atmos clock and the Reverso watch. Stylish and practical, the coveted Reverso watch features a case that you can flip to protect the watch face.

During the 1950s and '60s, Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers continued the manufacturer’s tradition of prioritizing practical reliability. In 1958, the company introduced the robust and durable Geophysic watch collection. The Memovox Polaris, an alarm-equipped dive watch one could wear underwater, followed in 1968.

The best-known timepiece in the company's modern collection is the Master Control watch, unveiled in 1992. It symbolizes a return to the thin style and performance-first ethic of classic Jaeger-LeCoultre. In 2018, the watchmaker also launched the Polaris collection. Inspired by the original Memovox, the series features a sporty, elegant and contemporary look.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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